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The world’s biggest international organisations rely on us to help them make the right decisions in a fast-changing world. We combine the knowledge, experience and energy of the whole firm to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, wherever and whenever they arise.

Avocat à la cour, Pascal heads our French public law team and is a member of our regulatory team.

He specialises in PPP projects and other infrastructure and energy projects advising public entities as well as sponsors or lenders. He has a perfect knowledge of the issues related to acquisitions, disposals and projects in regulated sectors.

In particular, he has acquired extensive knowledge of renewable energy regulations and markets (wind, photovoltaic and biomass). In this respect, he has developed solid expertise of state-aid issues in relation to renewable power-generated electricity tariffs.

Advising EDF on the acquisition of a majority stake in Areva NP’s business.

Advising Engie on the acquisition of French solar park developer Solairedirect.

Advising the 50-50 consortium composed of EDF Invest and Ardian on a framework agreement signed with Total for the acquisition by EDF Invest and Ardian of an interest of 50 per cent plus one share in Géosel Manosque.

Advising Ardian Infrastructures on: (i) the acquisition of VinciPark and related joint-venture arrangements with Vinci; (ii) the acquisition by Ardian and Crédit Agricole Assurances of Vinci’s 24.6 per cent stake in the share capital of the parking operator Indigo (previously Vinci Park); and (iii) its proposed acquisition of two French airports (Lyon Saint-Exupéry and Nice-Côte d’Azur), in the context of their privatisation.

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Pascal Cuche advises on projects in the sectors of energy, transport and infrastructure. Clients say: “It is always a pleasure to work with Pascal who is always hands-on, responsive and has an in-depth knowledge of the sector. Pragmatic and business-oriented, Pascal has a very intelligent and constructive approach to the issues and brings solutions.”

Chambers Europe 2016

Pascal Cuche heads the public law practice and is regarded as an expert adviser on the awarding of public contracts and regulatory law. Clients from a range of public entities and private institutions laud him as “a solution-oriented guy who is really dedicated to the client.”

Chambers Europe 2016

Practice head Pascal Cuche enjoys a solid reputation with clients. He is experienced advising both companies and banks, as well as public bodies, on the issuing of administrative licences, public contracts and public sector restructuring.

Chambers Europe 2015

Head of department Pascal Cuche remains active in dealing with a variety of mandates in the energy, transport and infrastructure fields. A notable recent work highlight for him has been advising Colas on the financing of the ‘Rocade de Vichy.’